Sun Aug 19 2018 | 12:31 | Indians' Martin being released from hospital after infection | Leonys Martin | CF | Tigers | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians outfielder Leonys Martin is being released from the Cleveland Clinic after being hospitalized because of a life-threatening infection.Team president Chris Antonetti says Martin was to be released later Sunday.The 30-year-old Martin became ill following a game on Aug. 8. Doctors determined he had a bacterial infection that entered his bloodstream and created toxins that damaged his internal organs, compromising their function.Antonetti informed the players about Martin's condition Monday when the team was in Cincinnati. Antonetti, manager Terry Francona and several players visited the hospital Thursday, when Martin was sitting up in a chair and in good spirits.Antonetti said Martin is eager to return to playing baseball, but there's no set plan in place. Martin will undergo a series of checkups with doctors this week to monitor his recovery process.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sun Aug 19 2018 | 02:21 | Athletics beat Astros 7-1 to move into tie for AL West lead | Jose Altuve | 2B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Andujar | 3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Arrieta | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Austin | 1B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Cam Bedrosian | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Bell | 1B | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Bellinger | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Bonifacio | RF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Madison Bumgarner | SP/3B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Butler | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Carpenter | | | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Cervelli | C | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Chafin | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Chatwood | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Cobb | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Covey | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | C.J. Cron | 1B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Khris Davis | LF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Davis | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Nicky Delmonico | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Desmond | 1B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Dixon | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Duffey | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Floro | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Frazier | 2B/LF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Isaac Galloway | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Garver | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Scooter Gennett | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Glasnow | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Koda Glover | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos González | RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Gordon | LF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Graves | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Greene | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Harvey | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Dilson Herrera | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Rhys Hoskins | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Hosmer | 1B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Jackson | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Jankowski | CF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Keller | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Kemp | 2B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Dallas Keuchel | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Mikie Mahtook | CF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Mauer | 1B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Cameron Maybin | LF | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Billy McKinney | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Miles Mikolas | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Miller | RP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | A.J. Minter | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Moreland | 1B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Musgrove | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Shohei Ohtani | SP/DH | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Olson | 1B/RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Ottavino | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Panik | 2B | Giants | Free Agent |
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| | | Wily Peralta | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | José Peraza | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Martín Pérez | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Phegley | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
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| | | David Price | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Albert Pujols | DH | Angels | Free Agent |
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| | | Miguel Sanó | 3B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Seager | 3B | Mariners | Free Agent |
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| | | Travis Shaw | 3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Stammen | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Steckenrider | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
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| | | Christian Villanueva | 3B | Padres | Free Agent |
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| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Cahill pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics, far behind in the AL West standings earlier this summer, tied Houston for the division lead by beating the Astros 7-1 Saturday.Khris Davis, Matt Olson, Josh Phegley and Stephen Piscotty each hit two of Oakland's team record-tying eight doubles as the A's won for the sixth time in seven games. The Athletics trailed the defending World Series champion Astros by 11 1/2 games on June 24 and were still 10 out on July 10.Houston has lost seven of eight and dropped 12 of 19 since owning a six-game lead on July 24. The next day, reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve went on the disabled list, and the star second baseman is still out.Cahill (5-2) struck out seven, walked one and retired 14 straight batters during one stretch.Tony Kemp homered in the ninth for Houston's only other hit. Dallas Keuchel (9-10) gave up five runs in 5 2/3 innings.ROCKIES 5, BRAVES 3, 10 INNINGSATLANTA (AP) — Colorado struck... [ More] |
Sun Aug 19 2018 | 01:21 | Athletics beat Astros 7-1 to move into tie for AL West lead | Jose Altuve | 2B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Andujar | 3B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Nolan Arenado | 3B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Jake Arrieta | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Austin | 1B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Bell | 1B | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Bonifacio | RF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Madison Bumgarner | SP/3B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Cahill | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Carpenter | | | Free Agent |
| | | Francisco Cervelli | C | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew Chafin | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Chatwood | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Cobb | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Dylan Covey | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | C.J. Cron | 1B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Khris Davis | LF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Davis | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Nicky Delmonico | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Desmond | 1B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Dixon | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Duffey | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Maikel Franco | 3B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Frazier | 2B/LF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Isaac Galloway | RF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Garver | C | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Scooter Gennett | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Glasnow | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Koda Glover | RP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos González | RF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Alex Gordon | LF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Graves | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Shane Greene | RP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Didi Gregorius | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | J.A. Happ | SP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Harvey | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Dilson Herrera | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Rhys Hoskins | 1B | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Hosmer | 1B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Luke Jackson | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Jankowski | CF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Brad Keller | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Kemp | 2B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Dallas Keuchel | SP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | DJ LeMahieu | 2B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Mikie Mahtook | CF | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Mauer | 1B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Billy McKinney | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Miles Mikolas | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | A.J. Minter | RP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mitch Moreland | 1B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
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| | | Matt Olson | 1B/RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Ottavino | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Panik | 2B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Gerardo Parra | LF | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Wily Peralta | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | José Peraza | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Phegley | C | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Stephen Piscotty | RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Plutko | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | David Price | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Reid-Foley | | | Free Agent |
| | | JT Riddle | 3B/SS | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Felipe Vázquez | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Miguel Sanó | 3B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Luis Severino | SP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Travis Shaw | 3B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Stammen | RP | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Steckenrider | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Dansby Swanson | SS | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Trea Turner | SS | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Villanueva | 3B | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Jonathan Villar | 2B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | CF | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Jacob deGrom | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Trevor Cahill pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and the Oakland Athletics, far behind in the AL West standings earlier this summer, tied Houston for the division lead by beating the Astros 7-1 Saturday.Khris Davis, Matt Olson, Josh Phegley and Stephen Piscotty each hit two of Oakland's team record-tying eight doubles as the A's won for the sixth time in seven games. The Athletics trailed the defending World Series champion Astros by 11 1/2 games on June 24 and were still 10 out on July 10.Houston has lost seven of eight and dropped 12 of 19 since owning a six-game lead on July 24. The next day, reigning AL MVP Jose Altuve went on the disabled list, and the star second baseman is still out.Cahill (5-2) struck out seven, walked one and retired 14 straight batters during one stretch.Tony Kemp homered in the ninth for Houston's only other hit. Dallas Keuchel (9-10) gave up five runs in 5 2/3 innings.ROCKIES 5, BRAVES 3, 10 INNINGSATLANTA (AP) — Colorado struck... [ More] |
Sat Aug 18 2018 | 17:50 | Red Sox ace Chris Sale goes on 10-day disabled list | Chris Sale | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Chris Sale understands it's a perfect time for the Boston Red Sox to be cautious with his troublesome shoulder.He's just frustrated that he's back on the disabled list.Boston returned the ace lefty to the 10-day disabled list Saturday after just one healthy start. He was already on the DL earlier this month with what the team called mild shoulder inflammation.Last Sunday, he was activated against the Baltimore Orioles and struck out 12 in five shutout innings, which extended his scoreless innings streak to 28. He is 12-4 with an AL-leading 1.97 ERA and 6-0 with a 0.20 ERA in his last seven starts."It's definitely less than it was last time," he said, standing in the middle of the clubhouse before Boston's scheduled game against Tampa Bay. "It didn't bounce back, wasn't really responding the way we wanted it to. Given kind of where we are, it was kind of right call to give it some rest and stay on top of it. You don't want to be playing catch up during a time like this."With... [ More] |
Sat Aug 18 2018 | 17:50 | Tigers add Blackwood as player to be named in deal for Fiers | Mike Fiers | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have acquired minor league right-hander Nolan Blackwood from Oakland as a player to be named in the deal that sent pitcher Mike Fiers to the A's.Fiers was dealt to Oakland earlier this month for two players to be named or cash.The 23-year-old Blackwood has gone 6-3 with a 4.08 ERA in 39 relief appearances this year with Double-A Midland. He is 9-10 with a 3.56 ERA in 101 career minor league appearances.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Sat Aug 18 2018 | 17:41 | Red Sox ace Chris Sale goes on 10-day disabled list | Chris Sale | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Chris Sale understands it's a perfect time for the Boston Red Sox to be cautious with his troublesome shoulder.He's just frustrated that he's back on the disabled list.Boston returned the ace lefty to the 10-day disabled list Saturday after just one healthy start. He was already on the DL earlier this month with what the team called mild shoulder inflammation.Last Sunday, he was activated against the Baltimore Orioles and struck out 12 in five shutout innings, which extended his scoreless innings streak to 28. He is 12-4 with an AL-leading 1.97 ERA and 6-0 with a 0.20 ERA in his last seven starts."It's definitely less than it was last time," he said, standing in the middle of the clubhouse before Boston's scheduled game against Tampa Bay. "It didn't bounce back, wasn't really responding the way we wanted it to. Given kind of where we are, it was kind of right call to give it some rest and stay on top of it. You don't want to be playing catch up during a time like this."With... [ More] |
Sat Aug 18 2018 | 16:10 | Red Sox ace Chris Sale goes on 10-day disabled list | Chris Sale | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Workman | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have returned ace Chris Sale to the 10-day disabled list after just one healthy start.The left-hander was already on the DL with left shoulder inflammation once this month. He was activated against the Orioles on Sunday and struck out 12 batters in five innings. He is 12-4 with a 1.97 ERA.But with Boston cruising to a big lead in the AL East, Sale will get some rest for what the team hopes will be a long playoff run.The move Saturday was retroactive to Wednesday. To fill his roster spot, the Red Sox recalled righty Brandon Workman from Triple-A Pawtucket. |
Sat Aug 18 2018 | 02:31 | Cubs turn record-tying 7 double plays, beat Pirates 1-0 | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Allen | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Anderson | SS | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Austin | 1B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Beckham | SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Biagini | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Ray Black | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Walker Buehler | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Asdrúbal Cabrera | SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jeimer Candelario | 3B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Yonny Chirinos | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Correa | SS | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony DeSclafani | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Dean | | | Free Agent |
| | | Nicky Delmonico | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Desmond | 1B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Odrisamer Despaigne | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Ervin | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Alcides Escobar | SS | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jack Flaherty | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | David Freese | 3B | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Scooter Gennett | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Gentry | CF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Paul Goldschmidt | 1B | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Gómez | CF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Cole Hamels | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Ryon Healy | DH | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | David Hernandez | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | David Hess | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
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| | | Eric Hosmer | 1B | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Hutchison | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
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| | | Casey Kelly | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Ramón Laureano | CF | Athletics | Free Agent |
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| | | José Leclerc | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Lucchesi | | | Free Agent |
| | | Lance Lynn | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Martín Maldonado | C | Angels | Free Agent |
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| | | Joe Mauer | 1B | Twins | Free Agent |
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| | | Yoán Moncada | 2B | White Sox | Free Agent |
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| | | Bud Norris | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Renato Núñez | 3B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | 2B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Olson | 1B/RF | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Peralta | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Robbie Ray | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
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| | | Joey Rickard | RF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | David Robertson | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Yolmer Sánchez | 2B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | James Shields | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Sipp | RP | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Steven Souza Jr. | RF | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Ryne Stanek | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Dan Straily | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Noah Syndergaard | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Gleyber Torres | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Blake Treinen | RP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Neil Walker | 2B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Wendle | 2B | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wieters | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Williams | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Kolten Wong | 2B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs tied a major league record by turning seven double plays Friday night, including a game-ending effort by rookie third baseman David Bote on a grounder by David Freese to finish off a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.The Cubs got six double plays on grounders — five with Cole Hamels pitching — and one on a line drive. The Elias Sports Bureau said the Cubs became the third team in big league history to turn seven DPs in a nine-inning game.Pittsburgh put runners on first and second in the ninth before Jesse Chavez got Freese to ground to Bote. Having hit a game-ending grand slam last Sunday night to beat Washington 4-3, Bote again was in the right place to cap off a win. Bote stepped on third and threw to first base to end it.Hamels (8-9) pitched seven solid innings. Kyle Schwarber hit a home run in the second off Trevor Williams (10-9). Chavez got his second save as the Pirates lost their fifth in a row.The Cubs beat the Pirates by a 1-0 score for the second... [ More] |
Sat Aug 18 2018 | 01:21 | Cubs turn record-tying 7 double plays, beat Pirates 1-0 | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ronald Acuña | CF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Cody Allen | RP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Anderson | SS | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Tyler Austin | 1B | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Beckham | SS | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Biagini | RP | Blue Jays | Free Agent |
| | | Ray Black | RP | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Xander Bogaerts | SS | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Matthew Boyd | SP | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Walker Buehler | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Asdrúbal Cabrera | SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jeimer Candelario | 3B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Yonny Chirinos | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony DeSclafani | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Austin Dean | | | Free Agent |
| | | Nicky Delmonico | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Desmond | 1B | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Odrisamer Despaigne | RP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Phillip Ervin | CF | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Alcides Escobar | SS | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Jack Flaherty | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | David Freese | 3B | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Scooter Gennett | 2B | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Gentry | CF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Gibson | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Gómez | CF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Cole Hamels | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Ryon Healy | DH | Mariners | Free Agent |
| | | David Hernandez | RP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | David Hess | SP | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Hill | SP | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Drew Hutchison | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Brian Johnson | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Casey Kelly | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Wade LeBlanc | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | José Leclerc | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Lance Lynn | SP | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Manny Machado | 3B | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | J.D. Martinez | RF | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Joe Mauer | 1B | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Andrew McCutchen | RF | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Yoán Moncada | 2B | White Sox | Free Agent |
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| | | Sean Newcomb | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Aaron Nola | SP | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Bud Norris | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Renato Núñez | 3B | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Rougned Odor | 2B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Marcell Ozuna | LF | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Freddy Peralta | SP | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Rickard | RF | Orioles | Free Agent |
| | | David Robertson | RP | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Eddie Rosario | LF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Yolmer Sánchez | 2B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | James Shields | SP | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ryne Stanek | RP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Giancarlo Stanton | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Dan Straily | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Noah Syndergaard | SP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Gleyber Torres | SS | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | Neil Walker | 2B | Brewers | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Wendle | 2B | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Wieters | C | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Williams | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Kolten Wong | 2B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Zimmerman | 1B | Nationals | Free Agent |
NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs tied a major league record by turning seven double plays Friday night, including a game-ending effort by rookie third baseman David Bote on a grounder by David Freese to finish off a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.The Cubs got six double plays on grounders — five with Cole Hamels pitching — and one on a line drive. The Elias Sports Bureau said the Cubs became the third team in big league history to turn seven DPs in a nine-inning game.Pittsburgh put runners on first and second in the ninth before Jesse Chavez got Freese to ground to Bote. Having hit a game-ending grand slam last Sunday night to beat Washington 4-3, Bote again was in the right place to cap off a win. Bote stepped on third and threw to first base to end it.Hamels (8-9) pitched seven solid innings. Kyle Schwarber hit a home run in the second off Trevor Williams (10-9). Chavez got his second save as the Pirates lost their fifth in a row.The Cubs beat the Pirates by a 1-0 score for the second... [ More] |
Sat Aug 18 2018 | 01:11 | Cubs turn record-tying 7 double plays, beat Pirates 1-0 | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
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| | | David Bote | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
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| | | Jackie Bradley Jr. | CF | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Asdrúbal Cabrera | SS | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Jeimer Candelario | 3B | Tigers | Free Agent |
| | | Carlos Carrasco | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Jesse Chavez | SP | Angels | Free Agent |
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Chicago Cubs tied a major league record by turning seven double plays Friday night, including a game-ending effort by rookie third baseman David Bote on a grounder by David Freese to finish off a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.The Cubs got six double plays on grounders — five with Cole Hamels pitching — and one on a line drive. The Elias Sports Bureau said the Cubs became the third team in big league history to turn seven DPs in a nine-inning game.Pittsburgh put runners on first and second in the ninth before Jesse Chavez got Freese to ground to Bote. Having hit a game-ending grand slam last Sunday night to beat Washington 4-3, Bote again was in the right place to cap off a win. Bote stepped on third and threw to first base to end it.Hamels (8-9) pitched seven solid innings. Kyle Schwarber hit a home run in the second off Trevor Williams (10-9). Chavez got his second save as the Pirates lost their fifth in a row.The Cubs beat the Pirates by a 1-0 score for the second... [ More] |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 22:30 | Dodgers' Yasiel Puig appealing 2-game suspension | Nick Hundley | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Watson | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is appealing his two-game suspension for fighting and inciting a benches-clearing incident against San Francisco.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Friday that Puig was in the process of appealing. Puig was suspended Thursday by Major League Baseball after he took a swing at Giants catch Nick Hundley in the seventh inning of the Dodgers' 2-1 home loss Tuesday. Hundley was fined.Puig will be eligible to play during the appeal. He was not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Seattle, but Roberts said he would have Puig in the lineup in the next few games.The fracas started when Puig swatted his bat in frustration after fouling off a pitch from Tony Watson, and Hundley said something to the slugger while still in his crouch. Puig turned around and walked toward Hundley, the catcher stood up, and they argued face to face before Puig shoved Hundley twice.That brought players out of the benches and bullpens. Puig and Hundley were momentarily separated, but Puig ducked around teammates, coaches and Roberts before reaching back to hit Hundley. He smacked Hundley with an open hand across the front of his catcher's mask.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 22:01 | Brewers' Thames exits with sore knee after outfield run-in | Lorenzo Cain | CF | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Matt Carpenter | 1B | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Thames | 1B | Brewers | Free Agent |
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Eric Thames collided with center fielder Lorenzo Cain while making a catch in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals and was later removed from the game.Thames exited before the bottom of the third inning Friday night with a sore left knee.Matt Carpenter drove a ball into the right-field gap in the first that Thames caught before running into Cain.Both players fell to the ground and remained still for a few seconds before getting up on their own. A Brewers trainer checked with Thames and Cain before the game resumed.Thames struck out swinging in the second in his only at-bat. He is hitting .229 with 16 homers and 37 RBIs in 68 games this season.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 21:20 | Dodgers closer Jansen hopes to return to bullpen next week | Wade Davis | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Kenley Jansen | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen hopes doctors will clear him to return to pitching sometime next week.Jansen threw about 20 pitches during a bullpen session Friday, continuing his light workload after being placed on the disabled list last week with an irregular heartbeat. Jansen said he feels good and is hopeful his physicians will clear him to return to the Dodgers bullpen when they meet Monday.The 30-year-old Jansen said earlier this week it's likely he'll need another ablation procedure on his heart after the season — the right-hander had a similar operation in 2012. When he was placed on the disabled list last week, it was projected Jansen would miss four to six weeks. Jansen said he's had no symptoms or reactions to medication in the past week."I hope they say (I'm) ready to go. I've got my fingers crossed about Monday," Jansen said. "We'll see if that happens. That would be great so I can come back and help us get back in the race and go where we want to go."Jansen... [ More] |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 21:10 | Dodgers closer Jansen hopes to return to bullpen next week | Kenley Jansen | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen hopes doctors will clear him to return to pitching sometime next week.Jansen threw about 20 pitches during a bullpen session Friday, continuing his light workload after being placed on the disabled list last week with an irregular heartbeat. Jansen says he feels good and is hopeful his physicians will clear him to return to the Dodgers bullpen when they meet Monday.The 30-year-old Jansen said earlier this week it's likely he'll need another ablation procedure on his heart after the season — the right-hander had a similar operation in 2012. When he was placed on the disabled list last week, it was projected Jansen would miss four to six weeks. Jansen says he's had no symptoms or reactions to medication in the past week.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 21:00 | Dodgers' Yasiel Puig appealing 2-game suspension | Nick Hundley | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Yasiel Puig | RF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Watson | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is appealing his two-game suspension for fighting and inciting a fight during a benches-clearing incident against San Francisco.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Friday that Puig was in the process of appealing. Puig was suspended Thursday by Major League Baseball after he took a swing at Giants catch Nick Hundley in the seventh inning of the Dodgers' 2-1 home loss Tuesday. Hundley was fined.Puig will be eligible to play during the appeal. He was not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Seattle, but Roberts said he would have Puig in the lineup in the next few games.The fracas started when Puig swatted his bat in frustration after fouling off a pitch from Tony Watson, and Hundley said something to the slugger while still in his crouch. Puig turned around and walked toward Hundley, the catcher stood up, and they argued face to face before Puig shoved Hundley twice.That brought players out of the benches and bullpens. Puig and Hundley were momentarily separated, but Puig ducked around teammates, coaches and Roberts before reaching back to hit Hundley. He smacked Hundley with an open hand across the front of his catcher's mask.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 19:40 | Red Sox activate 2B Ian Kinsler from DL, starts vs Tampa Bay | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Ian Kinsler | 2B | Angels | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox have activated second baseman Ian Kinsler from the disabled list and put him in the starting lineup.The AL East leaders made the move Friday. He was batting sixth and playing second at Fenway Park against Tampa Bay. The Red Sox also put third baseman Rafael Devers on the 10-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring, retroactive to Thursday.Kinsler missed 11 games with a strained left hamstring. He was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels on July 30 and played in just three games before straining his hamstring Aug. 3 while scoring a run in the first inning of win over the New York Yankees.The 36-year-old Kinsler went 4 for 10, drove in two runs and stole two bases with Boston before getting hurt. |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 18:50 | Rangers CF DeShields to DL with fracture in middle finger | Drew Robinson | DH | Rangers | Free Agent |
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers center fielder Delino DeShields has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a fracture on the tip of his right middle finger.The move was made before Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.DeShields got hurt in the series opener Thursday night when he got hit by a pitch on an attempted bunt.Infielder/outfielder Drew Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock for his third stint with Texas this year.It is the second time this season that DeShields has gone on the DL. He missed 20 games after a hamate bone fracture in his left hand the first week of the season. He is hitting .204 with 22 RBIs and 18 stolen bases in 85 games.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 18:40 | Indians' Bauer out 4 to 6 weeks with leg fracture | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Trevor Bauer isn't going to let a stress fracture in his right leg get in the way of throwing a baseball.Cleveland's right-hander, one of the leading candidates for the AL Cy Young Award, will be out four to six weeks with the injury, but that's not stopping him from keeping his arm in shape.Bauer played catch from his knees while wearing a walking boot with an athletic trainer Friday afternoon at Progressive Field, more than four hours before the Indians game against Baltimore."It's something I can do every day, something I plan on doing every day, because the overall stress is way less relative to what I've been experiencing the whole season," Bauer said.The right-hander admitted he didn't take the news very well when he learned he'll be out for an extended period of time."I was furious," he said. "I've pretty much felt the same way since."Indians manager Terry Francona gave the timetable for Bauer's return Friday. Bauer believes he'll return sooner."We'll find out,"... [ More] |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 18:40 | Cubs place Montgomery on DL, move Chatwood back to rotation | Tyler Chatwood | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
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| | | Randy Rosario | SP | Cubs | Free Agent |
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Left-hander Mike Montgomery has been placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Chicago Cubs, and Tyler Chatwood will return to the rotation and start Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates.Montgomery has left shoulder inflammation and the DL move was made Friday night, retroactive to Aug. 12.Chatwood has a major league-worst 90 walks in 99 2/3 innings after being signed to a $38-million, three-year contract in the offseason. He was 4-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 19 starts before moving to the bullpen at the beginning of August and has a 6.34 ERA in three relief appearances.Montgomery has made 13 starts and 19 relief appearances, going 4-4 with a 3.62 ERA."We want to take our time and make sure it's right," Cubs manager Joe Maddon said about Montgomery's shoulder before Friday night's game against the Pirates.Left-handed reliever Randy Rosario was recalled from Triple-A Iowa to take Montgomery's roster spot. Rosario is 4-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 28 games with the Cubs this season.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/tag/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports |
Fri Aug 17 2018 | 17:00 | Indians' Bauer out 4 to 6 weeks with leg fracture | José Abreu | 1B | White Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Bauer | SP | Indians | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer, one of the leading candidates for the AL Cy Young Award, will be out four to six weeks because of a stress fracture in his right leg.Bauer, who believes he'll return earlier than the team's timetable, was hit by Jose Abreu's liner Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. He experienced soreness and swelling, and an MRI on Tuesday revealed the injury.Cleveland holds a 12-game lead over Minnesota in the AL Central entering Friday and will have to clinch the division without Bauer. The right-hander is 12-6 with a 2.22 ERA in 25 starts and is among the league leaders in ERA, innings pitched and strikeouts.Bauer could return during the regular season in mid-to-late September.Bauer played catch from his knees while wearing a walking boot with an athletic trainer Friday afternoon at Progressive Field.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball |